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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.74, 8,611.18 and 3,879.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.74, 8,611.18 and 3,879.48 is: 5,354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.74 : 8,611.18 = 3,879.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.74/8,611.18 = 3,879.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.74x = 8,611.18 × 3,879.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.74x = 33,406,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,406,900.59/6,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.75

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